. >> in the wake of violence last week, president obama suspended joint military assistance with cairo but has stopped short of cutting off the $1.5 million in aid. >>> egyptian americans and their supporters rallied at the united nations plaza. >> will always be in our hearts. >> reporter: protesters raised our hands in the name of rama where hundreds died. the organizers said the rally was mostly about protecting human rights in the wake of the violence. >> this is very exciting. this is beyond political affiliations. this is more about respects human rights and respecting morals. watching what's happening we had to come here and voice our concerns. >> demonstrators today also demanded that the u.s. cut off aid to egypt. >>> the partner of the reporter who revealed leaks about the nsa was grilled by authorities at london's heathrow airport. his partner david miranda was questioned for nearly nine hours today the maximum time under britain's anti terrorism law. online green wald called the detainment spottic and an an escalation on attacks on journalists. >> i certainly heard from a n